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Overview of Different Types of Massachusetts Conservatorships

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The Role of Different Conservatorships in Massachusetts Conservatorships are typically established for individuals who are incapacitated due to coma, advanced Alzheimer’s disease or dementia, or other serious illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from managing their estate. In other words, if an individual is unable to make sound decisions regarding their finances due to their …

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Conservatorship Vs. Power Of Attorney

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What is a conservatorship? One of the tools commonly used to address the needs of adults with mental health challenges is conservatorship. A conservatorship is a court-appointed arrangement in which a conservator is empowered to make decisions regarding a protected person’s property and financial affairs. There are various types of conservatorships. Conservatorship appointments allow families …

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Why you shouldn’t used canned estate planning documents

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If you haven’t established an estate plan yet, chances are you’ve heard from friends, family, and your local Estate Planning Attorney to begin the process. Once you acknowledge the importance of having a plan, it may seem like resorting to readily available “Do-It-Yourself” forms found online would be a convenient fix. While we love rolling …

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Which estates need to go through probate in Massachusetts?

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The grieving process after losing a loved one is made even more complex by the added challenge of probating an estate. Estate administration raises numerous questions from the start, including how expenses will be covered, which beneficiaries will receive an inheritance, and how access to the deceased’s accounts will be obtained. The probate process can …

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Would there ever be a reason to create more than one trust?

Would there ever be a reason to create more than one trust?

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Should you consider creating more than one trust? Individuals and families in Massachusetts and nationally that are thoughtfully focused upon estate planning often have numerous questions regarding trusts. These are important questions with many different answers, all depending on a person or family’s unique situation. There are many types of trusts, with the instrument collectively …

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An Experienced Massachusetts Estate Planning Attorney Explains the Types of Powers of Attorney

An Experienced Massachusetts Estate Planning Attorney Explains the Types of Powers of Attorney

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Do you ever think about what may happen if you become incapacitated and lose the ability to speak up for yourself? Contemplating your future can feel overwhelming, though it’s necessary. Spending the time to build an adequate plan is essential for your peace of mind. You may have heard the term “power of attorney,” but …

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A Massachusetts Elder Law Attorney Answers Your Questions About Nursing Home Care

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According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, a nonprofit organization focusing on national health issues, 36,675 people in Massachusetts, most of them seniors, currently reside in nursing or assisted living facilities. Many of them never expected they would need long-term care, so they didn’t make appropriate plans for residential elder care funding. What should a senior …

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